OBITUARIES

Elizabeth "Beth" Marsteller

Elizabeth "Beth" Marsteller

Sep 16, 2015

Elizabeth "Beth" Farnum Marsteller, 54, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was born in Fayetteville, NC on March 25, 1961. She was employed at the South Cleveland Walmart Vision Center as a licensed optician for the last 16 years. She was a devout Christian, giving of her services and possessions to those she...

Sammy G. Pettit

Sammy G. Pettit

Sep 12, 2015

Sammy G. Pettit, 74, of Cleveland passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 in a local hospital. He was retired from TVA after 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Martha Mowery Pettit; and four brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his wife, Alice Fay Pettit of Cleveland; children: Gary Wayne Pettit and wife,...

Silas R. Mason

Silas R. Mason

Sep 11, 2015

Silas R. Mason, 83, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 at a local healthcare facilty. He was a member of Red Hill United Methodist Church. He was retired from Bowater Corporation after 38 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had served in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded...

Mary Ash

Mary Ash

Sep 7, 2015

Mary L. Ash, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 at her residence. She was retired from Hardwick Clothes where she worked several years. She was a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody Ash; her son, Tony Prince; her parents, Oliver and Mary Eda Whaley; twin brother, Carl Gene...

Kenneth Ray Raper

Kenneth Ray Raper

Sep 5, 2015

Kenneth R. Raper, 78, of East Ridge passed from this life to his reward September 5, 2015. Mr. Raper was born May 10, 1937 to Robert and Estella Samples Raper. Mr. Raper graduated from Englewood High School in 1957 where he played football, basketball and participated in ROTC all four years. After graduation, he had a brief stint in the...

Barbara Jean Varnell

Barbara Jean Varnell

Sep 3, 2015

Barbara Jean Varnell, 71, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday morning, September 3, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. She owned and operated Bobba's Daycare Center in her home for 15 years and was a well known beautician for 25 years. Her hobbies were sewing, crocheting, ceramics, playing piano, singing and she was an avid card and bingo player. She was a...

Katherine Anne Stockburger

Katherine Anne Stockburger

Sep 3, 2015

Katherine Anne Stockburger, 87, of Cleveland passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015. She was born November 11, 1927, in Catoosa County, GA to Walter Green Stockburger and Bessie (Boyd) Stockburger. Her paternal grandparents were Augustus Edward Stockburger and Cassandra Matilda (Nance) Stockburger. Her maternal grandparents were Robert Wesley Boyd and Naomi Paralee (Kirby) Boyd. In 1929, she moved with her...

Reba May Rogers

Reba May Rogers

Aug 31, 2015

Reba May Rogers, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at her home. She was born May 3, 1932 in McMinn County. She was a 1950 graduate of Bradley Central High School. Reba was a member of West Cleveland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Rogers; parents, James Frank and Della Henson May;...

Mary "Sue" Sneed

Mary "Sue" Sneed

Aug 30, 2015

Mary "Sue" Sneed, 83, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at her home. She was a very talented homemaker and an avid yard sale shopper. Sue was a member of the Kinser Church of God. She was preceded in death by her son, David Sneed and very special aunt, Susie Mantooth, who reared her from birth. Survivors include...

Robert "Bob" Taylor McAlister, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Taylor McAlister, Sr.

Aug 30, 2015

Robert "Bob" Taylor McAlister, Sr., 67, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He retired from Olin Chemical after 48 years of service. Bob was a member of the VFW, Post #2598 and was also an avid fan of UT football and NASCAR. He was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in...

Addie R. Shelton

Addie R. Shelton

Aug 16, 2015

Addie Shelton,50, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 suddenly. He was of Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geneva Shelton and brother, Eddie Dean Shelton. Survivors include his son, Sammy Shelton; father, Ed Shelton; sister, Tina Gilliland and brothers, Johnny Shelton, Thomas Shelton and Zendall Cofer; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services...

Reba Jean Haulk Ratcliffe

Reba Jean Haulk Ratcliffe

Aug 15, 2015

Reba Jean Haulk Ratcliffe, 80, a resident of Cleveland passed away August 15, 2015, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's with her family by her side. She was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. She was a loving second mother and "Mamaw Jean" to many children that she cared for in her home. She was preceded in death by...

Uva B Cofer

Uva B Cofer

Aug 7, 2015

Uva B. Cofer, 88, of Cleveland, passed away August 7, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. She was a member of Clingan Ridge Baptist Church. She was an avid basketball fan and player. She enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking and refinishing antique furniture. She was preceded in death by her parents, Creed F. Harris and Sarah Jane Baker Harris; husband, Lee...

Carolyn Ann Crox Craig

Carolyn Ann Crox Craig

Jul 26, 2015

Carolyn Ann Crox Craig, 89, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Fealty Sunday School Class and was active in Congregational Care. She was also a member of D.A.R., Colonial Dames, Huguenot Society, a lifetime member at both...

Mary E. Randolph

Mary E. Randolph

Jul 24, 2015

Mary E. Randolph, 88, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. She was a devout Christian who accepted Christ at an early age. She loved the Lord with all her heart. Although she never had children of her own, she loved children and devoted her life to the care of other family members. She was the...

Bryan Wayne Gee

Bryan Wayne Gee

Jul 21, 2015

Bryan Wayne Gee, 42, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his residence. He was previously employed with Shaw Industries. Bryan enjoyed fishing and loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, A.C. and Pearl Gee; and maternal grandfather, Jack Pierce. Survivors include his wife, Ila Sue Gee of Cleveland; parents, J.W. and...

Ruba Martha Parks Allen

Ruba Martha Parks Allen

Jul 19, 2015

Ruba Martha Parks Allen, 96, a lifetime resident of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga. She had been a resident at Brookdale Assisted Living for the last five years. She was a 1936 graduate of Bradley Central High School and she also graduated from Edmondson Business College in Chattanooga. Shortly after...

Laverne Boyd Bryant

Laverne Boyd Bryant

Jul 18, 2015

Laverne Boyd Bryant, 95, a long-time resident of Cleveland, devout Christian, and Charter Member of Stuart Park Baptist Church, died in a local assisted living facility on Saturday morning. Laverne and her family moved to Cleveland, TN from Hodge, Louisiana in 1954. Laverne was born May 20, 1920 in Winn Parish, Louisiana. Her father and stepmother raised twelve children on...

Perry W. Harden

Perry W. Harden

Jul 18, 2015

Perry W. Harden, 91, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 in a local hospital. Mr. Harden was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Hysinger Harden; parents, Jess and Rutha Mary Harden; and...

Harry "Chip" James Thomas

Harry "Chip" James Thomas

Jul 18, 2015

Harry James "Chip" Thomas, 71, lifelong resident of Cleveland passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 in a local hospital. He was an active member of Beacon Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Lela Thomas; brothers, Robert E. Boring and Leland A. Thomas, Jr.; and step-daughter, Carolyn...

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